When to go · Thimphu
Thimphu in January
Mixed month. Cold, clear skies; some heating is basic.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 11°C52°F / −1°C30°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 1
- Crowds
- Low
- Bhutan overall
- Prices
- Low
- Bhutan overall
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Thimphu
Cold, clear skies; some heating is basic.
Weather in January
- ThimphuHighs around 11 °C, lows around -1 °C, rain on about 1 dayHighs around 52 °F, lows around 30 °F, rain on about 1 day
- Western valleys, Bhutan · Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Haacool
Punakha (1,200 m) stays mild in winter while Thimphu (2,300 m) drops below freezing at night; October–November gives the clearest Himalayan views.
Winter season
Frost, sharp light and quiet streets.
Watch: Cold rooms, snow on passes and shorter hours.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Bhutan overall
- Low
- Prices · Bhutan overall
- Low
Bhutan overall: Cold nights, clear days; Punakha is mild; some high roads icy.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket